Simvastatin Prescribing at HEATH LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,037
Total Quantity
40.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-39.1%
HEATH LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,037 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,105 to the NHS. This is 39.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,037 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,377 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,105 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,037 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -39.1% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.